Towing Services in Tempe, AZ
From the bustling streets around ASU to the family neighborhoods of
South Tempe, Tow Mesa provides fast, reliable towing and roadside
assistance throughout Tempe. Our team understands the unique demands of
this diverse city—whether you’re a student with a dead battery, a
professional stuck on Loop 101, or a family needing help in Warner
Ranch. With over 30 years serving the East Valley, we know Tempe and
deliver service you can trust. Call 480-725-5862 any time, day or
night.
About Our Tempe Service
Tempe presents unique challenges that Tow Mesa handles expertly. This
compact city packs an incredible density of activity—a major university,
a vibrant downtown, significant employment centers, and established
residential neighborhoods—all connected by some of the Valley’s busiest
freeways.
Our drivers navigate Tempe’s complexity daily. They know that Mill
Avenue gets congested on weekends and game days. They understand ASU’s
campus layout and where students typically need help. They’re familiar
with the parking structures around Tempe Marketplace and the tight
residential streets of older neighborhoods near downtown.
Thompson’s Auto Repair & Towing, our parent company, has served
the East Valley for over three decades. While based in Chandler, we’ve
always considered Tempe a core part of our service area. Our proximity
means response times that beat distant competitors, and our experience
means service quality that exceeds expectations.
Tempe’s year-round activity means we’re always busy here. ASU brings
70,000+ students whose vehicles face the same challenges as everyone
else—dead batteries, flat tires, lockouts, and breakdowns. The working
professionals commuting on Loop 101 and Loop 202 need reliable help when
their cars fail during rush hour. The families in South Tempe count on
us for everything from jump starts to accident recovery.
We’re proud to serve Tempe’s diverse population with consistent,
professional service regardless of who calls or what they drive.
Neighborhoods We Serve in
Tempe
Tow Mesa provides complete coverage throughout Tempe:
- Downtown Tempe – The urban core around Mill Avenue,
6th Street, and the ASU campus. Tight streets, limited parking, and
constant activity make this area challenging—but we know it well. - ASU Campus Area – Arizona State University’s main
campus and surrounding student housing. We help stranded students
quickly and affordably. - South Tempe – Established neighborhoods south of
Baseline Road with larger lots and easier access. Families here rely on
our roadside assistance. - Warner Ranch – Master-planned community in
southeast Tempe with excellent schools and family-friendly streets. - Tempe Town Lake Area – Mixed-use developments
around the lake, including residential towers and office buildings. - North Tempe – Older neighborhoods near the Phoenix
border and Sky Harbor area. - McClintock Corridor – Commercial and residential
areas along this major north-south route. - Kyrene Corridor – South-central Tempe near the I-10
and excellent schools. - Alameda neighborhood – Historic area near downtown
with charming older homes. - University Heights – Residential area east of
campus with mix of students and long-term residents.
Services Available in Tempe
Our complete service lineup is available throughout Tempe:
Emergency Towing – Breakdowns and accidents don’t
wait for convenient times. Our 24/7 dispatch ensures help arrives
quickly whether you’re on the freeway or a residential street.
Flatbed Towing – Essential for all-wheel-drive
vehicles, lowered cars, and luxury vehicles. Tempe has plenty of all
three, and we’re equipped to transport them safely.
Student Specials – We understand student budgets.
While we don’t cut corners on service, we offer honest pricing and work
to find solutions when finances are tight.
Jump Starts – Dead batteries are our most common
call, especially during Tempe’s extreme summer heat. We’ll have you
running in minutes.
Lockout Service – Locked your keys in the car before
class or a meeting? We provide quick, damage-free unlocking.
Tire Changes – Flat tire on the way to work? We’ll
swap your spare and get you moving.
Fuel Delivery – Running on empty near the 101? We’ll
bring gas to you.
Motorcycle Towing – Tempe’s bike-friendly culture
extends to motorcycles. We have proper equipment for safe motorcycle
transport.
Accident Recovery – From minor fender-benders to
serious collisions, we handle accident scenes professionally and work
with police and insurance companies.
Long-Distance Transport – Need your vehicle moved to
a specialty shop in Phoenix or the dealer in Scottsdale? We offer
competitive rates.
Response Times to Tempe
Tempe’s proximity to our Chandler headquarters enables fast response
times for most calls. Average response time to Tempe locations is 25-35
minutes, with South Tempe addresses closest to us often receiving
service faster.
Traffic impacts response times, particularly during rush hours and
ASU events. The 101/202 interchange area can be challenging when
congested, but our dispatchers account for traffic patterns and provide
realistic ETAs.
We operate 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Late-night calls
near ASU or after events at Tempe Town Lake receive the same priority
and professionalism as any other time. Call 480-725-5862 whenever you
need us.
Major Roads & Landmarks
Tempe’s freeway network makes it accessible but also creates common
breakdown locations:
Loop 101 (Price Freeway) – Running north-south
through Tempe, this heavily-trafficked route generates numerous towing
calls daily. The section near ASU and Tempe Marketplace is particularly
busy.
Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) – The east-west
route along Tempe’s northern edge connecting to Mesa and Phoenix.
US-60 (Superstition Freeway) – Southern Tempe’s
border with Chandler and Mesa, always busy with commuters.
I-10 – The western edge of Tempe where it borders
Phoenix, near Broadway Curve.
Mill Avenue – Tempe’s signature street running
through downtown and the ASU area. Limited parking and heavy pedestrian
traffic create unique towing situations.
Rural Road, McClintock Drive, Priest Drive – Major
north-south arterials through Tempe’s core.
Broadway Road, Southern Avenue, Baseline Road – Key
east-west routes connecting neighborhoods to freeways and employment
centers.
Notable landmarks include ASU Gammage Auditorium,
Tempe Town Lake, Sun Devil Stadium (we’re very busy on game days), Tempe
Marketplace, IKEA, and the many tech employers near the freeways.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer discounts for ASU students? We provide
honest, fair pricing for everyone. While we don’t have an official
student discount, we work with students facing financial hardship to
find solutions when possible.
How do you handle game day traffic around Sun Devil
Stadium? We’re experienced with ASU events. We stage trucks
strategically on game days and know the best routes around stadium
congestion.
Can you tow from ASU parking garages? Yes. We’re
familiar with all major campus parking structures and their access
requirements.
What if I break down on the Loop 101 during rush
hour? Highway safety is critical. Call us immediately, move to
safety if possible, and we’ll navigate traffic to reach you as quickly
as possible while keeping you updated on our ETA.
Do you work with roadside assistance programs? Yes.
We work with AAA, most insurance roadside programs, and manufacturer
assistance programs. Have your membership information ready when you
call.
Can you tow a car from a street-sweeping zone? Yes.
If your car is at risk of being ticketed or towed by the city, call us
for a faster, friendlier alternative.
Are you available during First Fridays or Tempe Festival of
the Arts? Absolutely. Special events don’t stop breakdowns. We
maintain full service during all Tempe events.
Do you tow to shops outside Tempe? Yes. We’ll tow to
any destination—your preferred mechanic, a dealer, your home, or our
affiliated shop in Chandler.
Can you help if I run out of gas on Mill Avenue?
Yes! We provide fuel delivery throughout Tempe. No need to walk to a gas
station.
What’s your average response time to South Tempe?
South Tempe locations typically see response times of 20-30 minutes
given the proximity to our Chandler base.
Call for Towing in Tempe
From the ASU campus to South Tempe, from Mill Avenue to the 101, Tow
Mesa has you covered.
Call Tow Mesa: 480-725-5862
24/7 Service • Fast Tempe Response • 30+ Years Experience
Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a longtime Tempe
resident, you deserve towing service that’s fast, fair, and
professional. That’s what Thompson’s Auto Repair & Towing has
delivered for over three decades. One call and we’re on our way.